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<i>Grant Bradley</i>: Miners inhabit a deep, dark, dank world
The Herald's energy reporter, who has visited Pike River, reflects on the project's delays, and now disaster.
Mine emergency: 'Our thoughts are with them'
Cabinet ministers were last night travelling to the Pike River Mine, as the Government offered assistance in the rescue of the trapped miners.
Pike River expected methane gas emissions
Methane gas has long been identified as a potential problem for the Pike River Coal mine, as rescuers scramble to find up to 27 missing miners.
West Coaster guilty of friend's manslaughter
A West Coast man has been acquitted of murder but found guilty of the manslaughter of his friend, following a four-day trial.
'Stunned' Lotto winner thought numbers were wrong
The Reefton winner of a $10.6m Lotto prize initially figured he must have read the Lotto numbers wrong, so put his ticket aside.
Teens die in tanker collision
A keg of beer was pulled from the wreckage of a sports car which crashed head-on into a milk tanker, killing two teenagers.
Man drowned trying to avoid police, inquest told
A young man drowned in the Grey River in an attempt to avoid a drink-driving conviction, Coroner Richard McElrea has told an inquest.
Success: Camera pros keep eye on world market
Nelson firm wants to see its high-definition webcams used around the globe.